TSPR Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District

Appendix E
STUDENT SURVEY RESULTS

Demographic Data/Survey Questions

Narrative Comments

The following comments convey the students' perception of Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District and do not reflect the findings or opinion of the Comptroller or review team. The narrative comments are the actual comments received.
Demographic Data

1. Gender (Optional) Male Female No Response

35.9% 57.8% 6.3%

2. Ethnicity (Optional) Anglo African American Hispanic Asian Other No Response

4.7% 82.8% 4.7% 0% 0% 7.8%

3. What is your classification? Junior Senior No Response

45.3% 51.6% 3.1%

SURVEY QUESTIONS
A. Educational Service Delivery and Performance Measurement

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

1. The needs of the college-bound student are being met. 6.3% 28.1% 43.8% 17.2% 4.7%

2. The needs of the work-bound student are being met. 4.7% 35.9% 39.1% 20.3% 0.0%

3. The district has effective educational programs for the following:

a. Reading 20.3% 31.3% 29.7% 17.2% 1.6%

b. Writing 20.3% 31.3% 28.1% 18.8% 1.6%

c. Mathematics 28.1% 29.7% 25.0% 15.6% 1.6%

d. Science 23.4% 39.1% 23.5% 10.9% 3.1%

e. English or Language Arts 20.3% 34.4% 26.6% 14.1% 4.7%

f. Computer Instruction 21.9% 26.6% 28.1% 10.9% 12.5%

g. Social Studies (history or geography) 23.4% 28.1% 32.8% 14.1% 1.6%

h. Fine Arts 20.3% 29.7% 34.3% 15.6% 0.0%

i. Physical Education 21.9% 31.3% 39.1% 7.8% 0.0%

j. Business Education 12.5% 25.0% 39.1% 14.1% 9.4%

k. Vocational (Career and Technology) Education 18.8% 21.9% 42.2% 10.9% 6.3%

l. Foreign Language 15.6% 18.8% 39.0% 12.5% 14.1%

4. The district has effective special programs for the following:

a. Library Service 12.5% 26.6% 32.8% 17.2% 10.9%

b. Honors/Gifted and Talented Education 15.6% 29.7% 34.3% 12.5% 7.8%

c. Special Education 12.5% 31.3% 45.3% 7.8% 3.1%

d. Student mentoring program 7.8% 15.6% 46.9% 12.5% 17.2%

e. Advanced placement program 10.9% 20.3% 43.7% 14.1% 10.9%

f. Career counseling program 9.4% 15.6% 45.3% 15.6% 14.1%

g. College counseling program 7.8% 21.9% 37.5% 17.2% 15.6%

5. Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse. 12.5% 29.7% 25.0% 21.9% 10.9%

6. Classrooms are seldom left unattended. 6.3% 28.1% 37.5% 17.2% 10.9%

7. The district provides a high quality education. 6.3% 20.3% 29.7% 21.9% 21.9%

8. The district has a high quality of teachers. 4.7% 14.1% 31.3% 25.0% 25.0%

B. Facilities Use and Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

9. Schools are clean. 0.0% 12.5% 26.6% 37.5% 23.4%

10. Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner. 7.8% 15.6% 31.2% 25.0% 20.3%

11. Repairs are made in a timely manner. 4.7% 4.7% 31.3% 25.0% 34.4%

12. Emergency maintenance is handled in a timely manner. 7.8% 25.0% 25.0% 18.8% 23.4%

C. Purchasing and Warehousing

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

13. There are enough textbooks in all my classes. 14.1% 28.1% 20.3% 28.1% 9.4%

14. Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner. 14.1% 35.9% 31.2% 14.1% 4.7%

15. Textbooks are in good shape. 9.4% 15.6% 34.4% 23.4% 17.2%

16. The school library meets students' needs for books and other resources. 10.9% 26.6% 35.9% 12.5% 14.1%

D. Food Services

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

17. The school breakfast program is available to all children. 14.1% 29.7% 29.7% 14.1% 12.5%

18. The cafeteria's food looks and tastes good. 1.6% 28.1% 31.2% 25.0% 14.1%

19. Food is served warm. 9.4% 20.3% 36.0% 20.3% 14.1%

20. Students have enough time to eat. 3.1% 6.3% 20.3% 28.1% 42.2%

21. Students eat lunch at the appropriate time of day. 15.6% 34.4% 26.6% 9.4% 14.1%

22. Students wait in food lines no longer than 10 minutes. 9.4% 14.1% 14.1% 23.4% 39.1%

23. Discipline and order are maintained in the schools cafeteria. 10.9% 35.9% 25.1% 17.2% 10.9%

24. Cafeteria staff is helpful and friendly. 9.4% 28.1% 25.0% 17.2% 20.3%

25. Cafeteria facilities are sanitary and neat. 7.8% 29.7% 28.2% 17.2% 17.2%

E. Transportation

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

26. I regularly ride the bus. 21.9% 29.7% 26.5% 17.2% 4.7%

27. The bus driver maintains discipline on the bus. 12.5% 34.4% 40.7% 6.3% 6.3%

28. The length of the bus ride is reasonable. 10.9% 35.9% 37.5% 7.8% 7.8%

29. The drop-off zone at the school is safe. 15.6% 43.8% 32.8% 6.3% 1.6%

30. The bus stop near my house is safe. 18.8% 31.3% 37.5% 9.4% 3.1%

31. The bus stop is within walking distance from our home. 23.4% 32.8% 29.7% 9.4% 4.7%

32. Buses arrive and depart on time. 7.8% 15.6% 37.5% 18.8% 20.3%

33. Buses arrive early enough to eat breakfast at school. 6.3% 14.1% 40.7% 14.1% 25.0%

34. Buses seldom break down. 7.8% 23.4% 48.5% 14.1% 6.3%

35. Buses are clean. 10.9% 17.2% 40.6% 14.1% 17.2%

36. Bus drivers allow students to sit down before taking off. 12.5% 17.2% 35.9% 21.9% 12.5%

F. Safety and Security

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree
37. I feel safe and secure at school. 6.3% 32.8% 29.7% 18.8% 12.5%

38. School disturbances are infrequent. 6.3% 23.4% 42.2% 14.1% 14.1%

39. Gangs are not a problem in this district. 6.3% 20.3% 40.6% 17.2% 15.6%

40. Drugs are not a problem in this district. 14.1% 20.3% 39.0% 15.6% 10.9%

41. Vandalism is not a problem in this district. 9.4% 21.9% 42.2% 14.1% 12.5%

42. Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers. 18.8% 26.6% 35.9% 10.9% 7.8%

43. Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve. 15.6% 31.3% 35.9% 12.5% 4.7%

44. A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district. 9.4% 28.1% 53.1% 9.4% 0.0%

45. Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct. 6.3% 26.6% 43.8% 15.6% 7.8%

46. Safety hazards do not exist on school grounds. 6.3% 28.1% 37.5% 23.4% 4.7%

G. Computers and Technology

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

47. Students have regular access to computer equipment and software in the classroom. 3.1% 12.5% 31.2% 28.1% 25.0%

48. Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom. 15.6% 23.4% 42.2% 7.8% 10.9%

49. Computers are new enough to be useful for student instruction. 9.4% 26.6% 39.1% 10.9% 14.1%

50. The district offers enough classes in computer fundamentals. 4.7% 14.1% 40.6% 20.3% 20.3%

51. The district meets student needs in classes in advanced computer skills. 4.7% 18.8% 37.5% 14.1% 25.0%

52. Teachers and students have easy access to the Internet. 4.7% 15.6% 34.4% 17.2% 28.1%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
1.	The needs of the college-bound student are being met.	6.3%	28.1%	43.8%	17.2%	4.7%
2.	The needs of the work-bound student are being met.	4.7%	35.9%	39.1%	20.3%	0.0%
3.	The district has effective educational programs for the following:
	a. Reading	20.3%	31.3%	29.7%	17.2%	1.6%
	b. Writing	20.3%	31.3%	28.1%	18.8%	1.6%
	c. Mathematics	28.1%	29.7%	25.0%	15.6%	1.6%
	d. Science	23.4%	39.1%	23.5%	10.9%	3.1%
	e. English or Language Arts	20.3%	34.4%	26.6%	14.1%	4.7%
	f. Computer Instruction	21.9%	26.6%	28.1%	10.9%	12.5%
	g. Social Studies (history or geography)	23.4%	28.1%	32.8%	14.1%	1.6%
	h. Fine Arts	20.3%	29.7%	34.3%	15.6%	0.0%
	i. Physical Education	21.9%	31.3%	39.1%	7.8%	0.0%
	j. Business Education	12.5%	25.0%	39.1%	14.1%	9.4%
	k. Vocational (Career and Technology) Education	18.8%	21.9%	42.2%	10.9%	6.3%
	l. Foreign Language	15.6%	18.8%	39.0%	12.5%	14.1%
4.	The district has effective special programs for the following:
	a. Library Service	12.5%	26.6%	32.8%	17.2%	10.9%
	b. Honors/Gifted and Talented Education	15.6%	29.7%	34.3%	12.5%	7.8%
	c. Special Education	12.5%	31.3%	45.3%	7.8%	3.1%
	d. Student mentoring program	7.8%	15.6%	46.9%	12.5%	17.2%
	e. Advanced placement program	10.9%	20.3%	43.7%	14.1%	10.9%
	f. Career counseling program	9.4%	15.6%	45.3%	15.6%	14.1%
	g. College counseling program	7.8%	21.9%	37.5%	17.2%	15.6%
5.	Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse.	12.5%	29.7%	25.0%	21.9%	10.9%
6.	Classrooms are seldom left unattended.	6.3%	28.1%	37.5%	17.2%	10.9%
7.	The district provides a high quality education.	6.3%	20.3%	29.7%	21.9%	21.9%
8.	The district has a high quality of teachers.	4.7%	14.1%	31.3%	25.0%	25.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
9.	Schools are clean.	0.0%	12.5%	26.6%	37.5%	23.4%
10.	Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner.	7.8%	15.6%	31.2%	25.0%	20.3%
11.	Repairs are made in a timely manner.	4.7%	4.7%	31.3%	25.0%	34.4%
12.	Emergency maintenance is handled in a timely manner.	7.8%	25.0%	25.0%	18.8%	23.4%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
13.	There are enough textbooks in all my classes.	14.1%	28.1%	20.3%	28.1%	9.4%
14.	Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner.	14.1%	35.9%	31.2%	14.1%	4.7%
15.	Textbooks are in good shape.	9.4%	15.6%	34.4%	23.4%	17.2%
16.	The school library meets students' needs for books and other resources.	10.9%	26.6%	35.9%	12.5%	14.1%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
17.	The school breakfast program is available to all children.	14.1%	29.7%	29.7%	14.1%	12.5%
18.	The cafeteria's food looks and tastes good.	1.6%	28.1%	31.2%	25.0%	14.1%
19.	Food is served warm.	9.4%	20.3%	36.0%	20.3%	14.1%
20.	Students have enough time to eat.	3.1%	6.3%	20.3%	28.1%	42.2%
21.	Students eat lunch at the appropriate time of day.	15.6%	34.4%	26.6%	9.4%	14.1%
22.	Students wait in food lines no longer than 10 minutes.	9.4%	14.1%	14.1%	23.4%	39.1%
23.	Discipline and order are maintained in the schools cafeteria.	10.9%	35.9%	25.1%	17.2%	10.9%
24.	Cafeteria staff is helpful and friendly.	9.4%	28.1%	25.0%	17.2%	20.3%
25.	Cafeteria facilities are sanitary and neat.	7.8%	29.7%	28.2%	17.2%	17.2%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
26.	I regularly ride the bus.	21.9%	29.7%	26.5%	17.2%	4.7%
27.	The bus driver maintains discipline on the bus.	12.5%	34.4%	40.7%	6.3%	6.3%
28.	The length of the bus ride is reasonable.	10.9%	35.9%	37.5%	7.8%	7.8%
29.	The drop-off zone at the school is safe.	15.6%	43.8%	32.8%	6.3%	1.6%
30.	The bus stop near my house is safe.	18.8%	31.3%	37.5%	9.4%	3.1%
31.	The bus stop is within walking distance from our home.	23.4%	32.8%	29.7%	9.4%	4.7%
32.	Buses arrive and depart on time.	7.8%	15.6%	37.5%	18.8%	20.3%
33.	Buses arrive early enough to eat breakfast at school.	6.3%	14.1%	40.7%	14.1%	25.0%
34.	Buses seldom break down.	7.8%	23.4%	48.5%	14.1%	6.3%
35.	Buses are clean.	10.9%	17.2%	40.6%	14.1%	17.2%
36.	Bus drivers allow students to sit down before taking off.	12.5%	17.2%	35.9%	21.9%	12.5%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
37.	I feel safe and secure at school.	6.3%	32.8%	29.7%	18.8%	12.5%
38.	School disturbances are infrequent.	6.3%	23.4%	42.2%	14.1%	14.1%
39.	Gangs are not a problem in this district.	6.3%	20.3%	40.6%	17.2%	15.6%
40.	Drugs are not a problem in this district.	14.1%	20.3%	39.0%	15.6%	10.9%
41.	Vandalism is not a problem in this district.	9.4%	21.9%	42.2%	14.1%	12.5%
42.	Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers.	18.8%	26.6%	35.9%	10.9%	7.8%
43.	Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve.	15.6%	31.3%	35.9%	12.5%	4.7%
44.	A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district.	9.4%	28.1%	53.1%	9.4%	0.0%
45.	Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct.	6.3%	26.6%	43.8%	15.6%	7.8%
46.	Safety hazards do not exist on school grounds.	6.3%	28.1%	37.5%	23.4%	4.7%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
47.	Students have regular access to computer equipment and software in the classroom.	3.1%	12.5%	31.2%	28.1%	25.0%
48.	Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom.	15.6%	23.4%	42.2%	7.8%	10.9%
49.	Computers are new enough to be useful for student instruction.	9.4%	26.6%	39.1%	10.9%	14.1%
50.	The district offers enough classes in computer fundamentals.	4.7%	14.1%	40.6%	20.3%	20.3%
51.	The district meets student needs in classes in advanced computer skills.	4.7%	18.8%	37.5%	14.1%	25.0%
52.	Teachers and students have easy access to the Internet.	4.7%	15.6%	34.4%	17.2%	28.1%